ITC354 Routing and Switching (8)

This subject is designed to provide students with experience in the architecture, components and operations of routers and switches in networks. Students will design, test and analyse the elements of small to medium-sized networks. Concepts covered in this subject enable students to develop skills related to static and dynamic routing protocols, switching, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN), Access Control Lists, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Network Address Translation and troubleshooting. This subject is the second in a series of three subjects that incorporate the Cisco Networking Academy Program.

Availability

* Offering has a residential school. Please view following information for further details.

Session 2 (60)
On Campus
CSU Study Centre Melbourne
CSU Study Centre Sydney
Online *
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC354. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Computing and Mathematics

Enrolment Restrictions

Not available to students who have completed subject ITC511

Assumed Knowledge

Background knowledge at the level of ITC233

Incompatible Subjects

ITC511

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to explain the purpose, nature and operations of routing and switching techniques;
  • be able to distinguish and analyse different routing and switching protocols;
  • be able to configure and troubleshoot networks to improve efficiency and security;
  • be able to configure, verify and solve a variety of problems involving Virtual Local Area Networks;
  • be able to describe, configure and analyse network addressing techniques.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Introduction to Switched Networks.
  • Basic Switching Configuration.
  • Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN).
  • Routing concepts.
  • Inter-VLAN Routing.
  • Static Routing Protocols.
  • Dynamic Routing Protocols.
  • Access Control Lists.
  • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
  • Network Address Translation for IPv4.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of ITC354 in Session 2 2019. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Onlinetest
10
2
Theory and simulation exercises
15
3
Cnap online exam
10
4
Ccna skills assessment
15
5
Final exam
50

Residential School

This subject contains a 2 day Compulsory Residential School.

Purpose:
The inclusion of the Cisco Networking Academy Program requires all students to undertake practical based assessment activities conducted in a networking laboratory.

Activities:
1. Laboratory based practical exercises.
2. Practical assessment activities.
3. Invigilated Online Cisco examination and other as appropriate.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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